Microbial and fungal diseases can bring a lot of suffering to the patient. If before there were no effective remedies against this invisible enemy, modern medicine is able to give a worthy rebuff to almost any ailment. Today we will talk about such a drug as Skin-cap. The instruction given by the author can be considered as general information material. Determine the specific case of use, and especially the dosage can only be a doctor. Do not forget that any drug can be dangerous if it is used improperly.
What is a skin-cap medicine?
The instruction provided by the manufacturer during the certification and registration of the product indicates that it refers to dermatoprotective drugs. What does this complex medical term mean? The anti-bacterial and antifungal drug “Skin-cap”, the composition of which is based on the active substance of zinc pyrithionate, has a powerful effect on a number of bacteria and fungi. The essence of the action is to block the mechanism of reproduction of organisms. Sensitive to active substance:
- streptococci;
- mushrooms;
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- E. coli;
- staphylococci;
- gram-negative bacteria;
- gram-positive bacteria ;
- Proteus and other organisms.
The form of the preparation “Skin-cap”: ointment, aerosol, shampoos. Each of the forms has the same properties and can be used by patients depending on the place and method of application.
Indications for use of Skin-cap
The instruction says that this drug is used for such ailments as:
- dermatological diseases caused by organisms sensitive to the drug;
- itching
- eczema;
- psoriasis;
- seborrhea;
- neurodermatitis;
- versicolor;
- erythrasma;
- and other diseases.
In each case, the need for prescribing medication is determined by the doctor.
Contraindications for the use of the drug "Skin-cap"
Our instruction will be incomplete if you do not consider such a section as “Contraindications”. These include:
- hypersensitivity;
- simultaneous use of glucocorticoids.
Patients should not forget that the “Skin-cap” agent refers to medications, therefore, its uncontrolled use can adversely affect health. For example, as a result of its use in lesions caused by organisms that are not sensitive to the active substance of the drug, irreversible consequences can occur.
In addition, during the testing of the drug, side effects were also identified. Among them:
- allergy;
- increased skin sensitivity;
- dry skin in places of external use.
Due to the lack of data, the drug is not recommended for nursing patients, nor is it used for the treatment of pregnant women.
Storage and Use Conditions
The drug should be stored at a certain temperature range from 4 to 30 degrees. Access to the drug limits access for children, animals and insects. The preparation “Skin-cap” is used only externally, if a medicinal substance gets inside, immediate gastric lavage is required, as well as therapy corresponding to poisoning.
Aerosol is used up to three times a day for seven days. The balloon should be kept at a distance of fifteen centimeters from the affected area. If necessary, the drug is used until the manifestation of the effect. A layer of the agent is applied to the entire affected area, constantly moving the balloon.
Skin-cap ointment is applied to the skin up to three times a day for one or two weeks, depending on the severity of the disease.
Patients should use shampoo up to three times a week until recovery.
Each form has its own expiration date.